Check with your doctor to make sure NSAIDs are right for you. They may cause side effects like stomach pain, bleeding, and ulcers in some people.
Ask people to help you when you need it. You might say, “My knee joint is hurting a lot right now, so I can’t take out the trash. Do you think you could help me out?”
Don’t put the ice directly against your skin, as it may cause damage.
It’s a good idea to ice your knee while it’s elevated. However, remember that you only need to apply the ice for 20 minutes at a time.
If you don’t like the taste of water, try flavoring it with cut up fruit, such as lemon or orange slices. You can also drink tea or other unsweetened drinks.
Include more vegetables in your diet rather than red meats.
At the very least, try to go 2 days a week without drinking. This can help you prevent uric acid buildup in your blood.
If you experience jitters after drinking coffee, stick to decaf. Alternatively, you can reduce your coffee consumption, as you only need to consume a moderate amount to experience benefits.
For instance, drink low-fat milk for breakfast or snack on low-fat yogurt.
Make sure your cherry juice isn’t sweetened. Remember, sugar can increase your risk of a flare-up.
Talk to your doctor to find out what your target weight should be.
Talk to your doctor to find out what your target weight should be.
Intense joint pain Inflammation around your joint Redness around the affected joint Limited range of motion Discomfort in your joint that remains after the initial pain subsides
A complete blood count (CBC) to check for high uric acid levels and creatine A joint fluid test to look for urate crystals in your blood An X-ray to make sure you don’t have a joint injury An ultrasound or CT-scan to take images of urate crystals, if they’re present
Colchicine can cause side effects, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The side effects are more common if you take higher doses.
Potential side effects of corticosteroids include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and mood changes.
Medications that prevent your body from making uric acid, such as xanthine oxidase inhibitors (XOIs), which includes allopurinol (Aloprim, Lopurin, Zyloprim) and febuxostat (Uloric). However, you may experience side effects like rash, low blood count, nausea, and heart or liver issues. Medications that help your body remove uric acid, like uricosurics, include probenecid (Probalan) and lesinurad (Zurampic). However, you may experience side effects like rash, stomach pain, and kidney stones.
